Literary Classics
Current productions for Reception plus Key Stage 1 or "Whole School"
The Nutcracker
This truly lovely show has lots of scope to discuss issues of beating the bully!
Based on the magical story by ETA Hoffman, made famous by the wonderful music of Tchaikovsky. Our story starts at a Christmas party at the home of Clara and Fritz. Meet the kindly but mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer who gives Clara an enchanted nutcracker soldier . After the party Clara falls asleep with her beloved nutcracker in her arms. In her dreams that follow Clara is kidnapped by the wicked mouse king and taken to his palace but who should come to the rescue but her now life-sized and very much alive Nutcracker!
And that is just the beginning of this wonderful adventure. This is not a Ballet version but a musical feast of theatre, adventure and fun with plenty of our own music as well as Tchaikovsky's wonderful score. Meet the Mouse King and his loveable Rogue side-kick Stilton. Sing along with Pik and Mix our friends in the Kingdom of sweets and of course the story would not be complete without the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (with a difference!) Suitable for R +KS1 (p1 –3 Scotland) only or a mixed KS2 (P4—7) and KS1 +R audience.